INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
NEW DELHI: Test cricket is considered to be the peak of the game as it needs a various ability and the acumen to make an impact in the
longest format of the game.Having emerged as a force to reckon with in the white-ball cricket specifically in T20Is, the calls are doing the
rounds for the addition of Suryakumar Yadav in the Test playing eleven.And the legendary Sachin Tendulkar throws his weight behind Surya as
he thinks the top-ranked T20I batter is completely geared up to play the conventional format
From entering into T20s and ODIs and now in the Test squad, he has made an extraordinary impression around the globe
Whoever follows Surya, they fall in love with his ability and method he believes, Tendulkar said
But Test cricket is going to be different
Surya looks completely geared up to play Test cricket
Someone of his calibre ought to be considered along with KL Rahul and Shubman Gill
All three are capable players and I dont want to pass any judgement here but all 3 are capable adequate to stroll into the team, he
said.Tendulkar, Test crickets highest run scorer, did not wish to be dragged into the dispute on ideal playing XI but stated consistency is
a should to retain spot in the group
I do not want to enter into group mixes and all that
But if we enter into current past, Shubman Gill has actually remained in excellent type and Rahul hasnt been able to contribute, however
You go through these ups and downs
They both are outstanding players and to maintain position in the team, one has to continue scoring runs, Tendulkar stated when asked
whether the team management would have a hard time to finalise the playing eleven.Talking about Indias No
1 batter Virat Kohli and his return to form in white-ball cricket, Tendulkar stated it augurs well for the group ahead of Test series
With the way he has actually played in last couple of months, I really liked seeing that, very assertive, very specific of what he wanted to
Tendulkar would be definitely enjoying the keen contest in between Nathan Lyon and Kohli as that would be among the excellent match-ups
World cricket needs these kind of rivalries
It is very important to have those competitions and remember when Australia had been available in 1998, it was termed Warne vs Tendulkar and
I needed to advise everyone that it is not Warne vs Tendulkar however Australia vs India
Everybody likes to see such rivalries
